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Oil And Gold Fundamentals And Technicals
Podcast By:
Cory Fleck
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Monday, April 3, 2017 3:49 PM EDT
Both markets continue to be more or less in no man's land but there are some fundamental drivers especially for oil that should be paid attention to.
Rand Tumbles After S&P Downgrades South Africa To Junk: Full Text
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Monday, April 3, 2017 3:01 PM EDT
While CDS markets had largely priced in a downgrade, FX markets seemed surprised when S&P downgraded South Africa to junk, cutting it from BBB- to BB+, in the aftermath of last week's sacking of finance minister Gordhan by president Zuma.
In this article: EZA
Overall Bullish Characteristics Remain For The Tadawul All Share Index (TASI)
Article By:
Bruce Powers CMT
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Monday, April 3, 2017 5:05 AM EDT
Following a breakout in late-November (breakout above 6,875.69) of last year the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) pulled back and has been consolidating around support near the top of the Double Bottom & 200day ema.
In this article: KSA
There Is No Such Thing As A "Resource Curse"
Article By:
Foundation For Economic Education
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Friday, March 31, 2017 10:22 AM EDT
Resource-based economies with a high degree of economic freedom have achieved considerable economic growth and social development.
Saudi Arabia Is On The Brink Of A Painful Recession
Article By:
Marcus Turner Jones
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Thursday, March 30, 2017 5:34 PM EDT
Saudi Arabia’s new Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in for a rocky ride ahead as the country lurches on the brink of the first non-oil sector recession for 30 years.
With Friends Like These...
Article By:
Rodney Johnson
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Thursday, March 30, 2017 4:08 AM EDT
Cartels are a tough thing. The goal is for a small group of influential producers to artificially move a market away from its normal equilibrium, and eventually squeeze more money from buyers to boost profits.
Where In The World To Invest? A Search Of The Globe
Article By:
Elliott Morss
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:35 PM EDT
It is easy to remain fixated on the US. Buoyed on by the Trump Presidency, US stocks continue up. But as measured by standard indices such as price/earnings ratios, US markets are high.
How Israel Can Help Stem Over-Fishing In The South China Sea
Article By:
Avi Jorisch
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 1:11 PM EDT
While world leaders and Asian policymakers focus on disputes in the South China Sea, a less-publicized threat looms right over the horizon: over-fishing. Israeli innovation has an important role to play in averting catastrophe.
Emerging Markets: Preview For The Week Of March 26
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, March 26, 2017 6:34 PM EDT
Emerging markets FX ended the week on a firm note. Indeed, virtually all of EM was up against the dollar last week. It remains to be seen how markets react to the failure to pass the health care reform in the US.
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed?
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Saturday, March 25, 2017 9:29 AM EDT
Reserve Bank of India will introduce a new monetary policy tool in FY17/18 to better manage excess cash in the system.
Investment Opportunities In Renewable Energy
Article By:
Keith Park
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Thursday, March 23, 2017 12:44 AM EDT
The worldwide solar industry is alive and well. As one of the simplest forms of electricity generation, the growth in solar energy has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Saudi Arabia Downgraded By Fitch To A+ On Soaring Fiscal Deficit, Deteriorating Balance Sheet
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017 9:47 AM EDT
With Saudi Arabia scrambling to respond to surging US shale production it will either lose market share under the current status quo, or government revenue will tumble should the Vienna 2016 production cut deal be canceled.
No Coffee Today
Article By:
Marvin R Clark
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:45 PM EDT
The Treasury yield curve reached its narrowest level since the end of February, a possible indicator that investors are losing faith in the “reflation trade.”